Oliver Brown Randall

Brief Life History of Oliver Brown

When Oliver Brown Randall was born on 1 August 1796, in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, Asa Randall Jr, was 29 and his mother, Mary Polly Brown, was 19. He married Phebe Palmer on 20 March 1822. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States in 1850. He died on 20 December 1855, in Saybrook, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America, at the age of 59, and was buried in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Oliver Brown Randall
1796–1855
Phebe Palmer
1789–1852
Marriage: 20 March 1822
Hannah Randall
1823–1899
Ralph Randall
1825–1849
Mary E Randall
1826–1903
Francis L Randall
1829–1857
Seth Randall
1833–1836
Cordelia Randall
1835–1836
Eliza Randall
1836–1841
Oliver Randall
1839–1841
Cordelia Randall
1842–1857

Sources (12)

  • Oliver B Randall, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Oliver Randall, "Connecticut Marriages, 1630-1997"
  • Oliver Brown Randall, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1802 · Brass is Discovered

"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."

1812

War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): common colloquial pronunciation of Randolph .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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